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The Most Effective Treatment for OCD
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A combination of SSRI drugs and cognitive behavioral therapy can be the most effective treatment for OCD. However, cognitive behavioral therapy alone can be just as effective as the combination, highlighting the importance of therapy.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective treatment for OCD, according to Dr. Blair Simpson's study on comparing cognitive behavioral therapy, SSRIs, and placebo.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective treatment for OCD, according to Dr. Blair Simpson's study on comparing cognitive behavioral therapy, SSRIs, and placebo. The combination of both cognitive behavioral therapy and SSRIs had no further decrease in OCD symptoms.
ChapterThe Most Effective Treatment for OCD
EpisodeThe Science & Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
PodcastHuberman Lab
Combining cognitive behavioral therapy with SSRI medication, or sometimes using cognitive behavioral therapy alone, is proven to reduce OCD symptoms.
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Combining cognitive behavioral therapy with SSRI medication, or sometimes using cognitive behavioral therapy alone, is proven to reduce OCD symptoms. However, most people with OCD do not seek evidence-based treatment and are given drug treatment due to its availability.